Press Releases Archive
AFSCME praises House vote to admit District of Columbia as 51st state
It is long past due for the residents of the District of Columbia to have the same rights and freedoms as every other American living in the 50 states.
Saunders: Gupta will bring experience, passion for justice to role as Associate Attorney General
Vanita Gupta is a leader with integrity and a consensus-builder who will operate with transparency and accountability in enforcing the law.
AFSCME’s Saunders says Chauvin verdict sends powerful message, but the struggle to eradicate systemic racism continues
We cannot let today’s verdict allow us to become complacent about the challenges we face. We have to do better.
Saunders: Workplace violence bill provides the protection public service workers need and deserve
The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1195) would mean safer workplaces and improved patient care.
Saunders praises Paycheck Fairness Act as big step forward for economic justice
For far too long, women have endured wage and workplace discrimination, which hurts families, weakens communities and drags down the economy.
Saunders praises Biden’s budget, urges Congress to invest in public services
President Biden’s budget proposal puts working families first and makes the kinds of investments in public services our communities need.
Saunders hails strong jobs report, as economy blows away expectations
We look forward to continued growth in the broader public sector in the coming months as the American Rescue Plan begins to take full effect.
Saunders: President’s bold infrastructure plan will benefit all communities, working people
Now is the time to go big and invest in the infrastructure that will make our communities safe, healthy and strong for years to come.
Saunders praises diversity and pro-worker records of first Biden judicial picks
President Biden’s initial picks for appointments to the bench have demonstrated throughout their careers a commitment to fair-mindedness.
AFSCME President Saunders decries discriminatory Georgia legislation aimed at voter suppression
Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Republicans are sending a clear message that if you can’t win fairly, you should rig the game